We saw award winning country music performer Suzy Bogguss last night at our Riverbend Festival. She was a part of the 1990’s country scene with a string of really well done hits. Take a little trip back in time with me to enjoy one of my favorite songs of hers.
In conversation with my wife this morning I used the “F…” word to describe how I felt about something we were talking about. No I didn’t use it in relation to her…that wouldn’t be cool but it made me think I don’t use a lot of profanity. Perhaps we have let profane words like the “F…” word become so common place it has lost its power to shock and surprise. Using such words should indicate disgust, displeasure, frustration…not being used as nouns or adjectives. Some bloggers and writers will use curse words like they were putting ketchup on fries or salt on popcorn. If we were more selective about how we use such words perhaps it would mean more.
Our vocabulary is full of words that can express emotions and feelings better than profanity but sometimes there is no substitute. Perhaps you have read things where the words used to blast someone or some thing were impressive and far more effective.
So, when you least expect it I will use the word itself instead of the censored version I have used in this post and that is when you know I need to get my point across.
What do you think?
I have been blogging actively for two months here on WordPress.com. My time here has been a really good one I must say. People here are creative, responsive and geeky about something like me. I really think the platform has helped me improve my blogging which is a good thing. So, I look forward for the next two months and beyond. Thank you to all who are following me for making my experience awesome.
Grace and peace to you all!
In the effort of being nice have you ever said something that might have been taken the wrong way? I sure have, probably a result from overthinking it and being overzealous. Not everyone comes from the same place and that can cause some communication issues. Our cultural and our language make up who we are as people and when you come from different places it can be challenging to be understood. People have the best intentions but can do things that make folks uncomfortable or perhaps put off.
Being gracious, understanding, slow to anger and having some empathy as well as sympathy are great things to have for every occasion.
Figuring people out without being judgmental is difficult but sometimes first impressions is all you have to go on. So how you relate to people initially can be a real challenge. Offending people by some poorly chosen words can be very harmful. Every experience with meeting new people can be a learning opportunity and hopefully you can have a shot at making new friends.
I think being friendly sometimes means making a fool of yourself. It is that experience that can make our lives more interesting don’t you think?
If we were genuinely concerned about the welfare of others and served humankind appropriately the our world would be a better place. Selfishness, pride and apathy have done a lot of damage to family and community. Humbling ones self to be willing to get your hands dirty is a sacrifice worth making. Let’s never forget about the generations before us who did that because it was a part of their DNA. Let’s work to make our lives and the world better for all of us, being a servant is cool.
Compliments are great when you can get them. They are even better to give. However it seems that folks aren’t used to getting them these days. We hear and experience such negativity that we need reminding of how special we are. It could be how we look on any given day or perhaps you have done something great for someone. Either way getting acknowledgment for it is fantastic. Lifting the spirits of those around you can be a great way to build people up. Lord knows we get enough tearing down.
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